EVOLUTION OF SPECIALIZED FURNITURE FOR CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY
Keywords:
specialized furniture; cerebral palsy; CP; inclusive education; universal design; adaptive furniture; rehabilitation; ergonomics; social integration; history of furniture design.Abstract
This article analyzes the evolution of specialized furniture for children with cerebral palsy (CP), from early utilitarian fixing structures to modern multifunctional adaptive systems. The historical stages of furniture development are examined: the medical and institutional approach of the 19th–20th centuries, the experience of socialist countries, the transition to inclusive education, and contemporary design trends. Particular attention is paid to the principles of universal design, the impact of technological innovations, and the role of specialized furniture in the educational and social integration of children with motor impairments. It is shown that the evolution of furniture reflects changes in understanding the needs of children with CP and is aimed at improving their quality of life, access to education, and psychological comfort.
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